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Letters: 600 Kilo-what?: Fall 2017

I don't understand the featured article on the Home Energy website this month (“Measured Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters,” HE online Summer ’17). It claims that the average electric consumption of clothes ...

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August 01, 2017

I don't understand the featured article on the Home Energy website this month (“Measured Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters,” HE online Summer ’17). It claims that the average electric consumption of clothes ... [continue reading]

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June 21, 2015

Revisiting “Revisiting Electrification”
Last issue’s editorial, “Revisiting Electrification” (May/June ’15, p. 2), received quite a bit of feedback on Home Energy Pros. We love a good discussion, so we ... [continue reading]

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October 31, 2014

Sean Bleything
“Behavior Change Requires a Human Touch”
While writing this month’s article, Bleything learned that “in order to motivate and inspire homeowners to save energy, there needs to be ... [continue reading]

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October 26, 2014

Last month’s cover story featured 30 home performance professionals 30 years of age or younger to celebrate our 30th year in publishing. We are very grateful for our readers who have been with us for ... [continue reading]

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June 30, 2014

Do Thermostats Now Rule?
Household feedback, monitoring, and control devices have always been problematic because of the behavior of users. Meier is correct about smart meters; utilities, state regulators, and privacy advocates have stymied the ... [continue reading]

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April 30, 2014

Infographic
I have a minor quibble about a chart in a recent issue (see “Direct-Install Programs: Gateway to Market Transformation,” HE Jan/Feb ’14, p. 12). The percentages in the pie charts are a ... [continue reading]